Our Philly Favorites
While we are grateful that you traveled to Philadelphia to celebrate our special day, we’ve curated this list to help you further enjoy the city that we call “home”.
History
Independence Hall & The Liberty Bell
520-526 Market Street
https://www.nps.gov/inde/learn/historyculture/stories-libertybell.htm
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
https://constitutioncenter.org/
African American Museum of Philadelphia
701 Arch Street
Art
Philadelphia Museum of Art
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
The Barnes Foundation
2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
https://www.barnesfoundation.org/
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA)
118-128 North Broad Street
Philadelphia Magic Gardens
1020 South Street
https://www.phillymagicgardens.org/
Shopping
King of Prussia Mall (note: this is outside of Center City, but the perfect place for some serious shopping)
160 N Gulph Rd, King of Prussia, PA
https://www.simon.com/mall/king-of-prussia
Macy’s Center City
1300 Market Street
https://l.macys.com/philadelphia-pa
The Shops at Liberty Place
1625 Chestnut Street
https://www.shopsatliberty.com/directory
Music
South Jazz Kitchen
600 North Broad Street
Time
1315 Sansom Street
https://www.timerestaurant.net/
Warmdaddy’s Soul Food and Live Music
1400 S. Columbus Boulevard at Reed Street
Cheesesteaks
Jim’s Steaks
400 South Street
https://www.jimssouthstreet.com/
Ishkabibbles
337 South Street
http://www.philacheesesteak.com/
Dalessandro’s (note: this is outside of Center City, but Quinetta’s and Matthew’s personal favorite)
600 Wendover Street
Other Philly Eats
Reading Terminal Market (be sure to stop at the Amish market and try the sweets!!!)
51 N 12th Street
https://readingterminalmarket.org/
Wawa
Multiple Locations
Chickie & Pete’s
1526 Packer Avenue
https://chickiesandpetes.com/location/south-philadelphia-2/
John’s Roast Pork
14 East Snyder Avenue
https://www.johnsroastpork.com/
John’s Water Ice
701 South Christian Street
Termini Brothers Bakery
1523 South 8th Street
HipCity Veg (vegan fast food cuisine)
multiple locations
Charlie was a Sinner (vegan cuisine)
multiple locations
http://www.charliewasasinner.com
The Love
multiple locations
http://www.theloverestaurant.com
Cocktails
R2L (note: THIS is where we met)
50 South 16th Street, 37th floor
The Franklin Bar (formerly known as The Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co.)
112 South 18th Street
XIX (Nineteen)
The Bellevue Hotel, 200 South Broad Street, 19th Floor
https://nineteenrestaurant.com/lounge/
Cooperage Wine and Whiskey Bar
601 Walnut Street
Ashton Cigar Bar
1522 Walnut Street, 2nd Floor
Other Philly Jawns
The Rocky Steps & Statue
2600 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
LOVE Park (with the iconic LOVE statue)
1501 John F. Kennedy Boulevard
https://www.phila.gov/spotlight/love-park/
The Franklin Institute
222 North 20th Street
One Liberty Observation Deck
1650 Market Street
Spruce Street Harbor Park
301 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard
https://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/places/spruce-street-harbor-park
Events and Activities
Philly Beer Week 2019
https://www.phillymag.com/foobooz/2019/05/29/philadelphia-beer-week-2019/
Rittenhouse Square Fine Arts Festival
https://www.rittenhousesquareart.com
Philly VegFest (Vegetarian / Vegan food festival)
https://www.phillyvegfest.com/
Marvel Superheroes Exhibit
https://www.fi.edu/exhibit/marvel-universe-super-heroes
Simeone Foudation Auto Museum